Mirrors Hole Covers/Caps

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lmsm76

Joined Oct 2011

8 Posts | 0+

Portugal

Discussion Starter
• Oct 4, 2011

• #1

Hi Folks,

Do you know were can I get a pair of mirror hole covers/caps?
I really don't like to use mirrors! but I don't like the hole that stays in the fairing.

Thanks in advance!

RSV Mille 02

 

Gravelrash

Joined Oct 2010

88 Posts | 0+

Norwich

• Oct 5, 2011

• #2

You could use rubber grommets from electrical shop.

 

a15cro

Joined Apr 2011

437 Posts | 0+

• Oct 5, 2011

• #3

I am sure I have seen covers on Ebay.

 

Gizmo R

Joined Aug 2011

11 Posts | 0+

York, N Yorks

• Oct 5, 2011

• #4

Type in "mirror blanking plates" into an eBay search and you'll get what your looking for. Not seen any specifically for aprilia but check dimensions and see if any will fit.

Gizmo :-D

 

apostrophe

Joined Oct 2010

1K Posts | 0+

West Yorks

• Oct 5, 2011

• #5

Gizmo R said:

Type in "mirror blanking plates" into an eBay search and you'll get what your looking for. Not seen any specifically for aprilia but check dimensions and see if any will fit.

Gizmo :-D

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F*** me! £30 (and more!) for 2 small plates. Best get down the electrical wholesaler and ask about grommets. ;-)

Rob

 

redratbike

Joined Oct 2009

3K Posts | 1+

• Oct 5, 2011

• #6

go ask Griff he may just have some on the shelf ..black anodised ali ones if he has some left

 

Gizmo R

Joined Aug 2011

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York, N Yorks

• Oct 5, 2011

• #7

I wanted to go this route a while ago and purchased some "carbon blanking plates" .... and what a pile of chuff they were! Shelled out all of £15 for em and I might as well have just cut some plastic from carton of milk and stuck em on.
Get what you pay for s'pose

Gizmo :-D

 

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lmsm76

Joined Oct 2011

8 Posts | 0+

Portugal

Discussion Starter
• Oct 5, 2011

• #8

Home Made

Thank you all for your opinions. Yes, there is almost nothing for RSV Mille and it's really expensive. I will do my home made ones or use small stickers (decalcs).

For sure I will not lose any horse power!

 

redratbike

Joined Oct 2009

3K Posts | 1+

• Oct 6, 2011

• #9

i was going to get some lazer cut out of ali or stainless but got let down at the last minute ..think they would have sold at 10 quid a pair

 

apriliamoto

Joined Jan 2009

772 Posts | 0+

Co. Durham

• Oct 7, 2011

• #10

Id have had some of them mate deffo. The mirrors are pretty much hopeless on my bike.

 

SteveR1

Joined Aug 2011

901 Posts | 0+

West Sussex

• Oct 7, 2011

• #11

Lol I hate riding without mirrors, esply in a group, I like to check my mates have made it round the last bend

 

apostrophe

Joined Oct 2010

1K Posts | 0+

West Yorks

• Oct 7, 2011

• #12

... and always useful to look back at your elbows in case you forget which jacket you are wearing. lol

Rob

 

SteveR1

Joined Aug 2011

901 Posts | 0+

West Sussex

• Oct 7, 2011

• #13

This is like the sidestand thing. Mine are totally fine! dunno what you`s lot is whining about!?

 

apostrophe

Joined Oct 2010

1K Posts | 0+

West Yorks

• Oct 7, 2011

• #14

SteveR said:

This is like the sidestand thing. Mine are totally fine! dunno what you`s lot is whining about!?

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That was a (poor) 'joke' based on the fact that a lot of people complain about the standard mirrors on the Gen 1. I find they are actually not at all bad and a lot less prone to blurring than some bikes I've had.

Rob